Getting to and around Darwin

Flying to Darwin

Darwin International Airport is an approximate 15-minutes drive to the City.
Major national and international carriers flying into Cairns include Jetstar, Qantas, Virgin Australia, Airnorth, Bonza and Singapore Airlines.

Visit the Darwin Airport Website

Airport Transfers

The Shuttle bus runs to the city and stops at all hotels and accommodation in the city. The journey takes about 20 minutes to reach the city centre and the one-way price is $15 per person. There are also other options from Taxis & Rideshare, to Private Hire, Car Rental and buses.

Visit the Transport Options Website

Getting around Darwin

It is quick and easy to plan a trip in real time with the Dawin journey planner.
Buses are the main mode of public transport in Darwin. Other options available includes: E-scooters and Bike, Taxis, Cycling and Walking Paths.

Visit the NT Government’s catch a bus

Eat and Drink in Darwin

Attractions

“Mindil Beach Sunset Markets” Held every Thursday and Sunday night from April 25th to October, these are Darwin’s largest and most popular weekly markets. They feature a multitude of stalls offering international cuisine, arts, crafts and entertainment.
Enjoy a picnic dinner on the beach while watching a spectacular tropical sunset.

© Photo credit to Mindil Beach Markets/Charlie Bliss

“Mason Gallery Aboriginal Art” The Australian Aboriginal art seen at Mason Gallery comes from through out the Northern Territory and is of premium quality. The Mason Gallery brings to Darwin the distinctive designs and bright bold colours of art created by Aboriginal artists of the Arnhemland, Central Desert and the Western Desert regions.

© Photo credit Tourism NT/Shaana McNaught

“Charles Darwin National Park” Just a short drive from the city, this park was developed to show visitors the rich mangrove habitats of Darwin Harbour. Relics of Darwin’s involvement in WWII can also be seen here. These reinforced concrete bunkers were used for safe storage of munitions during the wartime action.

© Photo Credit Tourism NT/Travis Deane

“East Point Reserve & Lake Alexander” This recreational area has extensive walking and cycling paths, relaxing picnic areas with free barbecue facilities and safe, year-round swimming in Lake Alexander. The reserve is also home to Darwin’s East Point Military Museum, which houses an extensive collection of photographs and informative displays including the Defence of Darwin Experience – an immersive, interactive, multimedia experience of the story of Darwin’s role in World War II.

© Photo credit to Tourism NT

“The Tiwi Island” Tiwi people are coastal Aboriginals with a culture different to those on the mainland. Their strong traditions, rituals and traditional foods are still a very important part of everyday life today and they appear to have successfully combined both traditional and modern lifestyles. You can visit the Tiwi Islands on a guided tour and experience life in a modern-day Aboriginal community learning about the rich and fascinating history and culture of the Tiwi people.

© Photo credit Tourism NT/ Helen Orr

“Mary River” Take a cruise or join a fishing charter and experience the lush Mary River wetlands, a thriving microcosm of Top End wildlife, birds and fish. Located about an hour east of Darwin, it’s a good place to stop on your way to Kakadu National Park or for a day trip from the city.

© Photo credit Tourism NT